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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Khrushchev demanded to do on June 20?
(a) Vote in favor of the Gang of Eight.
(b) Step down as party leader.
(c) End the War.
(d) Create an alliance with East Germany.

2. Who is disowned by their father after joining the Komsomol?
(a) Mima.
(b) Lyonia.
(c) Liuda.
(d) Ksenia.

3. What are two main epidemics in the barracks in 1908?
(a) Alcoholism and disease.
(b) Drug abuse and crime.
(c) Disease and crime.
(d) Alcoholism and crime.

4. What happens to Zhdanov and Voznesnsky in 1950?
(a) Sentenced to death.
(b) Assassinated.
(c) Raise in power.
(d) Rewarded by Stalin.

5. Who is responsible for writing Khrushchev's speeches?
(a) The Writers Guild.
(b) Shuisky.
(c) Shevchenko.
(d) The Press Group.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1953, where is Khrushchev in the Kremlin hierarchy?

2. What country is Khrushchev fascinated with?

3. Who is murdered under Khrushchev's orders?

4. At what age does Khrushchev begin an apprenticeship with a fitter?

5. What does the Presidium vote against in 1959?

(see the answer key)

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